Ecclesiastes 10:5
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, proceeding from the presence of a prince, as if by mistake:
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler:
In Context
6a foolish man appointed to a high dignity, and the rich sitting beneath him.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:10Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
Ecclesiastes 4:1I turned myself to other things, and I saw the false accusations which are carried out under the sun, and the tears of the innocent, and that there was no one to console them; and that they were not able to withstand their violence, being destitute of all help.
Ecclesiastes 5:13For they are lost in a most grievous affliction. He has produced a son, who will be in the utmost destitution.
Ecclesiastes 9:3This is a very great burden among all things that are done under the sun: that the same things happen to everyone. And when the hearts of the sons of men are filled with malice and contempt in their lives, afterwards they shall be dragged down to hell.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 10:5-12
Mutual Duties of Princes and Subjects. 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth. 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpent shall bite him. 9 Whoso removeth stones… Read the whole commentary →